Alaska Prosperity Mockery and Hanna Hype in July 1807
The piece lampoons Hon. Mark Hanna’s role in Alaska’s economic boom and a proposed currency shift toward silver. It ridicules his forecasts of higher wages and river gold output, claims wages reach ten to fifteen dollars daily, and mocks the silver syndicate’s influence while praising Hanna as a national oracle amid imagined prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanns Wi
Alaska
Hanna
McKinley
Honta
Ft Ie
Huona
Cleveland
Wenig
Wolves in the West Portrayals of Depredation by Wolves
The article discusses increasing wolf depredations on cattle and sheep across Montana grazing lands. It cites witnesses describing frequent livestock losses, the wolves’ cautious hunting patterns, and the difficulty of deterring predators. It notes hunters may intervene if a large barge tip occurs, but wolves remain elusive and elusive to hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benten
Mont
Advicus
Wien
Erin
Lalini
Persian Shah's Polygamy and Bible History Mixed in Folio
Anatch of antiquated notes on the Persian ruler's wives contrasts with a critique of polygamy in Teheran. The article recalls 1 720 widowed wives and cites biblical gender debates, then shifts to old bookmaking monks and illuminated manuscripts. It ends with a Dutch village bell tradition kept from December 21 to December 11 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Reding
Figars
Teheran
Musuffersat-Din
Marriet
Liek
Teberante
Guido de Jars
W. Turrell
Betts Kingine
Katiyk
Riverd News Highlights Varied Local News and Visits
Davison visitor W Hurd and many locals travel gatherings, calls, and social events fill Riverdale scene. Excursion to Grand Rapids planned. Miss Josie Langin returns from Mt Pleasant. numerous visits to Lansing, St Louis, and Alma noted. Sparks fly at Robinsons mill. theater trip to Alga praised. Crystal Lake trips urged for rest and recreation. Elder stories from the Muskan gold fells share cautionary tales amid community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Port Huron
Josie Langin
Mt. Pleasant
H. R. Putnam
Grand Rapids
J. Johnson Cigar Co
Frank Schneppe
St. Louis
M. E. Church
Elder Robinson
Capitol Building and Loan Association
Sutlit
Lansing
Pollasky block cornerstone laid amid ceremonies
Sunday events include Welberville visit by Herbert Rhodes and family, a Toledo excursion with J. P. Taylor and wife meeting her father T J Klerton, Grand Rapids summer plans for Mrs Insane Vought and Pearl Sweet, and a late marriage announcement for Miss Nella Porton and Seth A Tubbs at Benton Harbor. The couple will reside six miles west of Alma on Table's farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loesaay
L. Mayfield
Ithaca
Chas. Deaner
A. B. Wallace
Saginaw
Tra Isham
Middleton Wre
Grand Rapids
J. P. Taylor
Toledo
T. J. Klerton
Insane Vought
Miss Pearl Sweet
Robert
Worl
Alma
Tess
Nella Porton
Benton Harbor
Seth A. Tubbs
India Shawls and Counterfeits From France and Tibet
The article notes that fine India cashmere shawls are imitated in France since the Tibet goat introduction, with experts claiming fakes are difficult to distinguish. Real shawls differ in weave evenness and color brightness, with borders hand sewn in pieces and later attached. Some so called real shawls are actually manufactured in Tranv Detevns, and the genuine article is said to be softer, affected by Tibetan goats and altitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tibet
Esperts
India
Tristichewier
Tranv
Cure for Rabies Debated in Chinese Liver Remedy Claim
A French missionary in China observed five bitten carriers who reportedly avoided hydrophobia by eating raw liver from a mad dog. The account cites Pilnius and notes while efficacy is unproven, the method warrants investigation as a precursor to Pasteur and Koch’s later work. The item also blends patent medicine notices and vague health claims from period ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pilnius
Pasteur
Kook
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Alma Record
G. Fef. Brown
C. Forrown
Gratiot County Enterprise
W. Hurd
Davison
Robinson's Mill
A. O. Wertz
Herall-Berish Show Co
Alga
Se Sl Plankard
Art. Knapp
Riverdale
Youngarmer
Thhaon
Sanday
Muskan
Newton Park
Siean Crook
Riverdale Lang Lee
Eiterwile
Fils Viewnirg
Crystal
Niere
Bim Hall
Hettie Blot
T Strayer
Dimes Chirk
Howe
Guy Stoughton
Hwee Sands
Anna Hews
Edmore
Cothin
Kelly
Laugbengayer
Cook
Pontive
Blair
Martha Long
Vickersville
T J. Blair
Jacob Strayer
Alum
Orlando Sly
Fisk Furnt Nook
Harley Griffin
Ferris
Nellie Stoughton
Dalarh
Kim Hall
C. L. Hasbrouck
Mendon, Mich
Elwell
Herbert Rhodes
Welberville
Win
Wansickles
Saginaw County
Maine
Vermont
Rhode Ieland
Allen
Allen US
le Roy
N.Y
Walid
Einige
Des
Alon
Ad‘tres
Allen & Climated
Our
SALE
Jay
Grind River Ave
Griswold
Detroit
Mich
Piretciase
Postal & Morey
BIRY
Couper
WL L. .Douglas Shoe
Wori
Douglas Sheen
Ofgr Sue Weavers
Fae Cate
Douglas
Mrorketon
Mase
Robtoy I. E. Pollasky
Andy Catiartic
J. M. Montigel
Nees
Oliver Chilled
Rusell & Co
RK. D. Lemen
Goon
Seey Salina Brown, Prop
J. R. Peters
Wet Ofkice
Denen, Plaors
Bork
Tegel
DR. J
Peters
A. Leonand Heoryne
Seine
Iter
Mackinac
Petoskey
Chicago
Marquette
Duluth
Deleull
Put-in-Bay
Toledo Bend
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